Clinical Research Associate

  • Full-time

Company Description

Align Technology is a global medical device company that pioneered the invisible orthodontics market with the introduction of the Invisalign system in 1999.  Today, we develop innovative, technology-rich products such as Invisalign aligner treatments, iTero™ intra-oral scanners, and OrthoCAD digital services to help dental professionals achieve the clinical results they expect and deliver effective, cutting-edge dental options to their patients.

Job Description

SUMMARY
This position is responsible for monitoring and tracking patients in clinical studies at Align Technology and ensure that the studies are conducted according to protocol. The process includes interaction and communication with clinical sites, private-practicing orthodontists, and treatment coordinators related to case specific issues and status.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  include the following. Other duties may be assigned

  • Monitor and tracks patients in clinical sites
  • Ensuring adequate documentation and proper implementation of written protocols
  • Severs as a liaison between Align Technology and the study site, investigators, study coordinators, staff members
  • Data collection of clinical research cases
  • Assists in writing and developing clinical protocols, data and tracking forms, informed consent documents, and clinical report forms.

 

Additional responsibilities:

  • Provides technical assistance to study sites regarding the conduct of clinical research
  • Track data report forms, reports, and documents necessary for completion of clinical study, both in-house and from participating study sites
  • Oversees delivery and shipment of aligners for clinical studies
  • Assists in writing annual and final clinical study reports
  • Ensures accurate, up-to-date records of all documents and protocols of all clinical studies
  • Follows all departmental and company procedures as indicated in quality, administrative, or other systems
  • Ensures the effective fulfillment of objectives and deadlines assigned to the group.
  • Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
  • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
  • Travel may be required – up to 5%

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent years experience
  • 1-2 years experience as a Clinical Research Associate

 

SKILLS REQUIRED: LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Ability to think critically and scientifically
  • Ability to give presentations and updates on clinical research
  • Ability to write clinical reports and protocols
  • Ability to communicate effectively


WORK SCHEDULE / HOURS

Regular business hours

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.